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A particle moving in the x direction is being acted upon by a net force F(x)=Cx2, for some constant C. The particle moves from xi=L to xf=3L
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A particle moving in the x direction is being acted upon by a net force F(x)=Cx2, for some constant C. The particle moves from xi=L to xf=3L. What is ΔK, the change in kinetic energy of the particle during that time?
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Answer:
Change in kinetic energy is ( 26CL³)/3
Explanation:
Given :
Net force applied, F(x) = Cx² ….(1)
Displacement of the particle from xi = L to xf = 3L.
The work-energy theorem states that change in kinetic energy of the particle is equal to the net amount of work is done to displace the particle.
That is,
ΔK = W = ∫F·dx
Substitute equation (1) in the above equation.
ΔK = ∫Cx²dx
The limit of integration from xi = L to xf = 3L, so
Substitute the values of xi and xf in the above equation.